About “Kosmos”
"Cosmos" is a dark, quasi-detective novel by Witold Gombrowicz. It follows the classic noir motif to explore themes such as the arbitrariness of language, the joke of human freedom, and the human attempt to bring order to psychological chaos. The story uses the conventions of noir to examine deeper philosophical questions about communication and the search for meaning. Gombrowicz's work blends narrative tension with intellectual inquiry, creating a unique blend of genre and philosophical reflection.
Book details
- Published
- 1967
- Latest edition
- 2008 · ISBN 9780300132052
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Cosmos | 2008 | 9780300132052 | Buy on Amazon |
| | Cosmos | 2005 | 9780300108484 | Buy on Amazon |
| | Cosmos | 1967 | — | Buy on Amazon |
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